According to the FSSA, 2006, "contaminants" in a food do not include —

Correct option is D

(d) Approved food additive:
• Approved food additives are substances intentionally added to food for technological purposes such as preservation, flavor enhancement, or color.
• They are regulated under separate provisions in FSSA, 2006 and do not fall under the definition of contaminants.
• Contaminants are defined as biological, chemical, or physical agents not intentionally added to food which may compromise food safety.

(a) Rodent hair:
• Physical contaminant, not intentionally added, compromising food safety.

(b) Soil particle:
• Physical contaminant commonly found in raw agricultural produce.

(c) Dirt from packaging:
• Physical contaminant resulting from poor packaging hygiene.